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A help desk technician is concerned that a client's network cable issues may be causing intermittent connectivity. Which of the following would help the technician determine if this is the issue?
Correct Answer:
A
To determine if a client's network cable issues may be causing intermittent connectivity, the help desk technician can run the show interface command on the switch.
This command allows the technician to view the status and statistics of the various interfaces on the switch, including the physical link status and the number of transmitted and received packets. If the interface is experiencing a large number of errors or dropped packets, this could indicate a problem with the network cable or with the connection between the client's device and the switch.
"Cisco routers and switches have a show interfaces IOS command that provides interface statistics/status information, including link state (up/down), speed/duplex, send/receive traffic, cyclic redundancy checks (CRCs), and protocol packet and byte counts."
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A user returns to the office after working remotely for an extended period. The user is reporting limited access to the office wireless network and the inability to reach company resources on the network. The user connected to the guest network, ensured all patches were applied, and checked to make sure software was up to date. Which of the following is most likely the cause of the issue?
Correct Answer:
C
A network access control (NAC) appliance is a device that checks the enrollment and compliance state of devices that try to access the network resources. It can deny, quarantine, or restrict the access of non-compliant devices based on predefined policies1. A device can be considered non-compliant if it does not meet the security requirements, such as having the latest patches, antivirus signatures, firewall settings, or encryption standards. In this scenario, the user’s laptop may have been labeled as non-compliant by the NAC appliance because it was out of sync with the network policies after working remotely for a long time. The user connected to the guest network, which is usually less secure and isolated from the corporate network, and updated the patches and software, but that may not be enough to satisfy the NAC appliance. The user may need to enroll the device again, or contact the IT support to resolve the issue.
References1 - Network access control integration with Microsoft Intune | Microsoft Learn
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A company is undergoing expansion but does not have sufficient rack space in its data center. Which of the following would be BEST to allow the company to host its new equipment without a major investment in facilities?
Correct Answer:
A
A colocation service is a service that provides rack space, power, cooling, security, and connectivity for a company’s network equipment in a data center. A colocation service can be used when a company does not have sufficient rack space in its own data center and does not want to invest in building or expanding its own facilities. By using a colocation service, a company can host its new equipment in a professional and reliable environment without a major investment in facilities. References:
https://www.comptia.org/training/books/network-n10-008-study-guide (page 414)
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Which of the following best describes what an organization would use port address translation for?
Correct Answer:
B
The best answer is B. Public address on the perimeter router.
Port address translation (PAT) is a function that allows multiple users within a private network to make use of a minimal number of IP addresses. Its basic function is to share a single IP public address between multiple clients who need to use the Internet publicly. It is an extension of network address translation (NAT)1.
PAT works by creating dynamic NAT mapping, in which a global (public) IP address and a unique port number are selected. The router keeps a NAT table entry for every unique combination of the private IP address and port, with translation to the global address and a unique port number2.
Therefore, an organization would use PAT for having a public address on the perimeter router, which can be shared by many hosts on the private network using different port numbers. This can reduce the bandwidth consumption and cost of the organization’s internet connection, as well as provide some security benefits by hiding the internal network structure3.
The other options are not correct because:
✑ VLANs on the perimeter are not related to PAT, as they are used to segment the network into logical groups based on different criteria, such as function, security, or performance4.
✑ Non-routable address on the perimeter router would not allow the organization to access the Internet or the cloud, as non-routable addresses are not valid on the public network and cannot be translated by PAT5.
✑ Servers on the perimeter are not a reason to use PAT, as servers usually have static IP addresses and do not need to share a public address with other hosts. Servers on the perimeter may use NAT, but not PAT, to map their private IP addresses to a public IP address2.
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A network administrator Is looking at switch features and is unsure whether to purchase a model with PoE Which of the following devices that commonly utilize PoE should the administrator consider? (Select TWO)
Correct Answer:
AB
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that allows network-connected devices to receive power over the same Ethernet cables that are used for data transfer. PoE is commonly used to power devices such as VoIP phones and cameras, making it an ideal choice for network administrators looking for a cost-effective solution. PoE is not typically used for other devices such as printers, cable modems, laptops, and UPSs.
